Categories: Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 4 cups chicken broth, divided
• 14 oz. pkg. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-in. slices
• 1 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken
• Hot cooked rice

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, mix flour and oil until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until light brown, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes. Gradually stir in 3 cups broth; transfer to a slow cooker.

2. Stir in sausage, vegetables, garlic and seasonings. Cook, covered, on LOW until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Stir in chicken and remaining broth; heat through. Serve with rice.

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